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Unknown OneDriveMicrosoft 365

Fake OneDrive file page on Backblaze cloud storage that fills in your email and asks for your password

A page titled "OneDrive | M365 Copilot" shows a blurred copy of a OneDrive file list, with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files such as "Budget Report 2024" and "Annual Report 2023", behind a box that says "Welcome to OneDrive" and "Enter your email address to proceed and access your files". The email address is filled in from the link and cannot be changed, so only a password is needed before clicking Continue. It was first observed in Ukraine on November 3, 2026, at onedrive-pro-share-protocol-inititate.s3.us-west-004.backblazeb2[.]com, a Backblaze B2 cloud storage address that does not belong to Microsoft.

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Part of Cloud-Hosted Phishing Page Scam
Unknown InstagramOnline Vote

Fake Instagram fashion contest vote page that asks for your Instagram password and login code

A message says the sender is "contesting for fashion contest" and asks you to "pls vote now" through a link. The link opens a page titled "Beauty contest fashion" with an Instagram logo, the words "nominating media" and a single button, "Continue with Instagram", to "vote contestant platform". The page code holds a hidden Instagram login form, a hidden box for a login code and a hidden "failed" screen, and the Research Inbox analysis found it sends what you type to a Telegram bot. It was first observed in India on November 3, 2026, at vote00.github[.]io, a free GitHub Pages address that does not belong to Instagram or Meta.

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Part of Fake Online Vote Verification Scam
Unknown Free LaptopStudents

Fake Students Laptop Scheme 2026 page promising free laptops to students who register

A message says "The Applications for the Students Laptop Scheme 2026 Is Available" and that "Over 960,000 students will be given free laptop", and claims students who applied "have started getting their laptops". Its short link opens a page titled "STUDENTS LAPTOPS SUPPORT 2026" with a banner reading "FREE LAPTOPS FOR STUDENTS 2026 APPLY ONLINE". The page asks for your full name, education level and a choice of laptop brand, accepts anyone aged 10 to 50, and asks a simple sum "to prove your age" before sending you to a second step. It was first observed on November 3, 2026, through Kenyan short links on lr[.]ke and bsly[.]ke, and the page names no school, government or company behind the scheme.

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Part of Share-to-Unlock Prize Scam
Unknown Sunflower LandCrypto Wallet

Fake Sunflower Land wallet connect window that asks for your recovery phrase

A page titled "Sunflower Land" shows a black window that says "This session is secured and encrypted with end-to-end encryption", with a large box labelled "Enter your 12/24 mnemonic word or private key" and a "Connect Wallet" button. Anything typed in the box is sent by a form service to an email inbox run by the people behind the page. It was first observed in Indonesia on November 2, 2026, at sunflower-land.botsfixs.workers[.]dev, a free Cloudflare Workers address that does not belong to Sunflower Land.

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Part of Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Theft Scam
Unknown SharePointMicrosoft

Fake SharePoint shared documents page that asks for your email password to download business files

A page styled as Microsoft SharePoint shows a "Shared Documents" folder with five business files, such as product spreadsheets, a company profile and delivery requirements, each with a blue Download button. A notice above the files says they are "sensitive and secured" and that to open them you must "provide your correct email credentials" so the page can connect to "your email provider through a secured IMAP channel". It was first observed in India on November 2, 2026, at arch-zhp[.]pages[.]dev, a free Cloudflare Pages address that does not belong to Microsoft, and was seen three times that day.

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Part of Documents Ready To Sign Scam
Unknown NigeriaHausa

Fake Renewed Hope APC campaign page promising Nigerians a 25,000 naira monthly cash transfer

A Hausa-language page styled as a Facebook post shows a banner for the "RENEWED HOPE APC CAMPAIGN ₦25,000 CASH TRANSFER", with All Progressives Congress (APC) branding and Nigerian naira notes. It says the Federal Government is giving ₦25,000 a month in direct cash support (₦75,000 over three months) and tells you to register in 30 seconds, confirm your details and get the money at once, with a "Karɓi ₦25,000" (Receive ₦25,000) button. Under it are reaction and share counts and comments thanking the government. The Research Inbox analysis found it asks for your name and bank account number and says you must share it to WhatsApp groups or friends before you can withdraw. It was first observed in Nigeria on November 2, 2026, at renewedhope.renewedoffer[.]com, an address that does not belong to the Nigerian government or the APC.

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Part of Share-to-Unlock Prize Scam
Unknown SteamCounter-Strike 2

Fake Steam Workshop page asking you to vote for a Counter-Strike 2 skin that opens its own login window

A page copies the Steam Workshop page for a fan-made Counter-Strike 2 weapon skin, "AWP | Ancient Heritage", with the Steam logo and menus, item pictures, award icons, a visitor counter and the question "Would you like to see this item officially accepted and supported in Counter-Strike 2?" with a Yes button. The description ends with "Don't forget to Vote and Favorite". The page title spells Steam with look-alike letters, and the page code opens its own login window when certain buttons are clicked. It was last seen in Sweden on November 1, 2026, at store.communityartsections[.]com, a domain registered three days earlier. The same page code was seen in El Salvador on October 15, 2026, at store.communitydevelopers[.]shop, and was first observed on August 3, 2026, at store.poweredappsource[.]shop with a different skin. None of these addresses belong to Steam or Valve.

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Part of Fake Game Item Vote Login Scam
Unknown PhilippinesWalang Gutom

Fake Walang Gutom food stamp registration form promising a ₱5,000 rice subsidy

A Blogger blog called "RICE SUBSIDY AT P5K" carries a post headed "WALANG GUTOM PROGRAM", "FOOD STAMP CARD" and "ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM", using the name of the Philippine government's real Walang Gutom food stamp program. The form asks for your full name, mobile number, email, island group, region, province, city, barangay and street, the type of valid ID you hold and the people in your household. It was first observed in the Philippines on November 1, 2026, at ricesubsidyonlineregistrationform.blogspot[.]com, which is not a government website.

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Part of Fake Government Aid Registration Form Scam
Unknown PolandŻabka

Fake Żabka Halloween survey promising a 1,000 zł gift card if you share it with friends

A Polish-language page posing as Żabka Polska, the convenience store chain, opens with "Gratulacje!" and offers a chance to get a 1,000 zł gift card for answering a four-question Halloween survey. Its banner lists three steps: take part, fill in a short survey, and share the page with friends on social media, shown with Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Messenger icons, before you "collect your Żabka gift card". Below it, comments posted minutes apart say the writers already won. It was first observed in Poland on November 1, 2026, at biqbo[.]com, an address that does not belong to Żabka. The same page code and analytics ID were used on 13 other addresses since August 2026 for gift quizzes in the names of Pick n Pay, La Colonia, Mi Comisariato, Alfamart, Indomaret and SilverQueen.

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Part of Share-to-Unlock Prize Scam

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Phishing

Attempts to trick victims into revealing credentials or sensitive info by impersonating trusted services.

18 scams

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Refund / Invoice Bait

Fake invoices or 'refund' notices that trick victims into calling scammers or installing remote-access tools.

4 scams

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Tech Support / Remote Access

Scammers claim there is a virus or issue and request remote access or payment for fake fixes.

1 scam

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Investment / Crypto

Fraudulent investments or crypto scams promising guaranteed returns or exclusive offers.

4 scams

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Romance / Dating

Emotional manipulation via dating platforms leading to requests for money or gifts.

1 scam

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Marketplace / Classifieds

Fake listings, rental scams, or overpayment schemes on marketplaces and classifieds.

4 scams

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Job / Work-From-Home

Fake job offers requiring upfront fees, equipment purchases, or acting as a money mule.

5 scams

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Advance Fee Fraud

Scammers promise a large payout, inheritance, contract transfer, or released funds, then demand fees, bank details, or identity documents before the money can be received.

4 scams

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Lottery / Prize

Fraudulent prize claims requiring fees or sensitive info to claim winnings.

2 scams

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Charity / Disaster Relief

Fake charities exploiting disasters or tragedies to solicit fraudulent donations.

1 scam

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Shipping / Delivery

Fake delivery notifications tricking victims into clicking malicious links or paying fees.

3 scams

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Impersonation / Social Media

Accounts or pages impersonating individuals or brands to defraud followers.

3 scams

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Smishing (SMS Phishing)

Phishing attempts delivered by text message linking to fake sites or requesting responses.

2 scams

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Extortion / Sextortion

Threats to expose sensitive or fake compromising information unless paid.

2 scams

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Malware / Attachment

Emails or downloads containing malicious attachments or links to malware.

3 scams

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Credential Harvesting

Fake websites or forms designed to steal login details, MFA codes, or personal data.

5 scams

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Crypto Wallet / Exchange Impersonation

Fake crypto wallets, exchanges, or airdrops designed to steal private keys or funds.

3 scams

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